East Avon-Lakeville: September 18, 2012 at age 87 years. Owner of Art's Bait Shop. Survived by his wife, Hazel; children, Howard (Carol) Northrop of Avon, Jeffrey (Robin) Brisbane of Livonia, Deborah (Marty) Mark of TX., John (Terri) Brisbane of Hemlock, Susan Brisbane of Lakeville, Betty Jean (Gary) Jones of Bloomfield & David (Bonnie) Brisbane of Bloomfield. siblings, Virginia (Bud) Smith of Palmyra, Vivian Hoh of Conesus, Douglas Brisbane … [Read more...]
OBITUARY: Klein, Gail T.
Conesus Lake: September 17, 2012 at age 76 years. Predeceased by her husband John Klein.Survived by her children, Elizabeth Klein of Webster, Patricia (Michael) Stockslader of Livonia, Jacqueline Klein (Charles Mutschellar) of Chicago,Ill.,3 grandchildren, Rebecca & Jonathan Stockslader and Tobias Mutschellar. Funeral services are private and at the convienience of the family. Arrangements, Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Livonia - … [Read more...]
OBITUARY: Clifford M. Johnston, 64
Conesus: Clifford M. Johnston, 64 years, of Conesus, NY died Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester after a long illness. He was born in Warsaw, NY, January 17, 1948 the son of William Henry and Jane Louise Lacey Johnston. He was a 1966 graduate of Livonia Central School and then went on to pursue a 4 year career with the United States Air Force. Prior to being disabled, he was longtime worker for the NY State … [Read more...]
OBITUARY: DuRoss, Anita R.
OBITUARY: DuRoss, Anita R. of Lima: Formerly of Ballston Spa and Ticonderoga, July 15,2012, at age 90 years. Predeceased by her husband, Scott DuRoss & her son, Dale A. Duross. Survived by her daughter-in-law, Christine Muscato DuRoss of Lima. several nieces, nephews & cousins. A graveside service will be held in Stowell Cemetery, Chilson, NY. Arragements entrusted to Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Livonia & Honeoye. To … [Read more...]
Obituary: Sylvia Witter Woolston
Sylvia L. Witter Woolston passed away on July 11, 2012. She was born on June 15, 1935 to parents Mabel L. McKenzie and Kenneth S. Witter in Geneseo. She was welcomed home by big brother Major Harold E. Witter who predeceased her on March 11, 2012. Younger siblings, Kenneth S. Witter Jr., deceased on August 17, 2001, surviving brothers Otto Clark Witter of Brockport, Harlow (Ruth) Witter of Geneseo and sister Sally A. Witter of … [Read more...]
Zero in with locally produced bow targets
It's the truth. Successful bowhunters are crack shots with their broadheads. And by crack shot I mean they are capable of tight four-inch groups out as far as they dare to toss an arrow. For me, 40 yards is about as far as I feel comfortable letting a razor-tipped shaft fly at a buck, and over the years I have skewered several whitetails at that distance. How do we become dead shots with our bow and arrows? Most bowhunters practice religiously … [Read more...]
OBITUARY: Geraldine D. Hall, 73
Geraldine D. Hall age 73 of Morgan View Estates in Geneseo and formerly of Mt. Morris died Tuesday July 3, 2012 at Highland Hospital in Rochester. She was born November 23, 1938 in Rochester, NY the Daughter of the late William H. and Doris (Richards) Taft. She was married December 19, 1981 in Dansville, NY to Edward M. “Skip” Hall whom she has been married to for 30 years. Geraldine had a great love and knowledge of … [Read more...]
OBITUARY: Gerald Edward “Ed” Fenner, 67
Gerald Edward “Ed” Fenner, of Livonia, passed away June 26, 2012 at age 67. Loving husband of Penny; beloved father of Brenda (Tim) Watson, of Livonia, Rhonda (Dick) Schaefer, of Bloomfield, Bradley (Kim) Fenner, of Summerfield, Fla., and Sean Fenner, of Summerfield, Fla.; devoted sibling of Connie (John)Tapor, of Portville, Cindy (Don) Scott of Portville, Richard Fenner (Nora Poole) of Smetheport, Penn.; loving son-in-law to Carl & … [Read more...]
Conesus Lake at risk for hydrilla infestation
LAKEVILLE — Hydrilla, a non-native aquatic plant that spreads rapidly and grows so densely it can overwhelm other plant species completely, is threatening Conesus Lake. If allowed to infest the lake, several fish and aquatic plants may die, decreasing tourism, boating and fishing on the lake. In a hydrilla workshop put on by the Conesus Lake Association and the Conesus Lake Watershed Council at the Chip Holt Nature Center tonight, Conesus Lake … [Read more...]
OBITUARY: Edward Albert Hill, 69
Edward Albert Hill of Mt. Morris, NY, died June 18, 2012 of natural causes at age 69. Born June 10, 1943, he was a retired small business owner who loved racecars, his dogs but most of all derived great joy from being with his family. He is survived by his sons, Richard Hill of Stowe, Pa., and Michael Hill of Washington, DC; his longtime girlfriend Elizabeth Gullo; his sisters Celeste Corbett, Mary Alyce Hill-Jones, Sharon Stanton; … [Read more...]